We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer for an immediate part-time consulting engagement (approximately 30 hours per week) supporting a large enterprise Cisco switch refresh project. This is a fully onsite role in New Jersey and requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working both in the data center and on the network infrastructure itself.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Cisco switch refresh activities in a Catalyst (IOS/IOS-XE) environment
  • Rack, stack, cable, stage, and deploy network equipment
  • Build and validate switch configurations
  • Execute network cutovers and migrations
  • Connect switches to core infrastructure and validate trunking and port-channel configurations
  • Perform cable moves, labeling, and documentation updates
  • Troubleshoot migration issues, including STP, duplex/speed mismatches, connectivity, and configuration errors
  • Support post-migration testing and remediation efforts

Required Experience

  • Prior hands-on Cisco switch refresh or network migration experience
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switches, IOS, and IOS-XE
  • Experience with VLANs, trunking, STP, EtherChannel/Port-Channels, and Layer 2 networking
  • Comfortable performing physical infrastructure work, including rack/stack and cabling
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in an onsite environment


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